[Compiled] Here Are ALL The Highlights From This Year’s Singapore Night Festival!
If you weren’t in the vicinity of Bras Basah and Bugis last weekend, you (almost) missed out on one of the most spectacular night festivals in 2016! This year’s Singapore Night Festival went off with a bang, and the streets of Bras Basah and Bugis came to life with beautiful art installations, light projections, roving performers and plays.
This year’s theme was fittingly named “Innovations and Inventions”, the perfect entanglement of 19th century industrialisation interwoven with design. We created a list of highlights from this year’s Singapore Night Festival which was definitely worth the crowd!
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By far one of the busiest zones, Armenian street was chock full of roving street performers, live music and art installations. Couples danced the night away in the pedestrian only streets swaying along to the music presented by the Substation.
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Looking for something to pull you into a world of wonder ? House of Curiosities may just be thing you’re looking for. Based on the storyline of The Mechanical Heart, it tells the heartwarming story of inventor Professor Chambers and his son Christopher. Eccentric and featuring steampunk creations and Victoria era art and fashion, this exhilarating performance is a must-catch during the Singapore Night Festival.
Ticket price: $16 (Adults), $13 (Concession*) Inclusive of $1 SISTIC Fee
Timing: 6 – 8pm, 8.30 -10.30pm, 11pm – 1am
Zone 4: Singapore Management University
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If you’re looking to kickback with friends over drinks and light snacks, head on over to Campus Green of the Singapore Management University. Offering a barrage of bites, drinks and small knick knacks, this is a zone for all you foodies!
Zone 5: Singapore Art Museum, Queen Street, Waterloo Street and National Design Centre
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End your night at the Singapore Art Museum, the facade becomes the backdrop of light projections. Sit back and admire the complex light show move across the buildings complementing the architecture of this national attraction.
If you missed out on this awe-inspiring showcase of art, lights and sound. Do not fret! The Singapore Night Festival continues this weekend, 26-27 August (this is your last chance! Don’t say we didn’t warn you!) So bring your friends, family and significant other to this extra-special weekend out!
Here’s A Recommended Guide To Help You Conquer Singapore Night Festival!
Acquaint yourself with this map and the zones before heading down this weekend! With everything at your fingertips, you wouldn’t need to spend any time figuring how to get from one point to another.
Tip: Similar to all events, the Singapore Night Festival is going to be crowded. Singapore’s hot and humid weather doesn’t help either. Be armed with your portable fans and bring an umbrella! Let’s get exploring!
Guide to Exploring Singapore Night Festival
1. Zone 2: Armenian Street
Start your evening at Zone 2, at The Bloc Party at Armenian Street. With electrifying programmes ranging from motorcycle convoys to a selection of back-to-back music presented by The Substation, this is a party not-to-be-missed!
Only on 26 and 27 Aug, be treated to a parade of drummers in silver costumes on stilts. Also look out for fire performers bearing hand flares along Armenian street!
If you start your night late, be sure to catch Super Sonic (19 & 26 Aug) and 53A (20 & 27 Aug) at Timbre @ The Substation. They start from 10pm. Groove to live music and enjoy the night with Singapore’s prominent bands!
2. Zone 1: National Museum of Singapore
Head over to Zone 1 at the National Museum as LED figures take over the Museum’s facade! Seat back and relax on the lawn. KEYFRAME will offer narration; the LED figures and their movements will tell of urban stories.
Another not to be missed show is by The Wheel House at National Museum of Singapore. Happening only on the first weekend on 19 and 20 Aug, The Wheel House is a jaw-dropping, rolling acrobatic theatre performance. It’s a story of friendship and survival in a dystopian future. It unfolds inside and around a stunning circular home that’ll move alongside with the audience.
Timings: 8:00pm – 8:25pm, 9:25pm – 9:50pm, 10:50pm – 11:15pm
3. Zone 4: Singapore Management University
Getting the hunger pangs? Indulge in specially curated epicurean and shopping experiences. There are close to 30 flea market, and food and beverage stalls at the Festival Village this year!
4. Zone 3: Cathay Green, School of the Arts, and Prinsep Street
Next, head to Cathay Green to catch a performance by The House of Curiosities. Based on the story The Mechanical Heart, this performance tells of adventure and curious man-made machines. It also captures the wonderful capacity of human mind and spirit to discover and invent. This exhilarating performance is available on both weekends!
Ticket price: $16 (Adults), $13 (Concession*) Inclusive of $1 SISTIC Fee
Timing: 6 – 8pm, 8.30 -10.30pm, 11pm – 1am
Complimentary movie screening will be held at Rendezvous Hotel. With blockbusters screening from 7pm onwards, this is where you should visit! Arrive early to find out what movies they are screening on both weekends.
Timing: 7 – 11pm
5. Zone 5: Singapore Art Museum, Queen Street, Waterloo Street and National Design Centre
Lastly, celebrate Singapore Night Festival at Singapore Art Museum with contemporary art, exciting performances, good music, and delicious food!
Catch a mesmerising light projection-mapping performance on the Singapore Art Museum facade. It is inspired by the world of Victorian novelist Jules Verne and Singapore’s artistic culture.
Or, head to Waterloo Street to enjoy the wonderful feeling of camping. You can even rest on hammocks along the corridors!
Only on 20 Aug from 7PM to 11PM, catch a series of ten-minute short plays. Listen to SEEDY STORIES, EAT MY SHORTS, or laugh out loud at A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC. All these will be held at the open Courtyard at Centre 42, 42 Waterloo Street.
There’s even more at Zone 5! Enjoy live music by local bands at muse@SAM, and shop and feast at the SAM X The Local People Art Market! Gallery opening hours will be extended till 1am! Don’t miss this chance to explore ongoing exhibitions at SAM and its annexe, SAM at 8Q.
With over 100 events and exhibitions happening at Singapore Night Festival 2016, this is one festival you must not miss! Book your friends and head down to the festival for a night of fun-filled events!
TIP: Head over to the Singapore Night Festival website to register an account and use their handy planner tool at “My Favourites”. You’ll be able to view all information about the programmes and activities.
Singapore Night Festival 2016
Dates: 19 – 20, 26 – 27 August 2016
Time: 7:30 pm – 2:00 am
Location: Bras Basah.Bugis
Mostly free admission
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F1 Singapore 2016 – 7 Concerts That Are Wickedly Good, They’re Better Than The Race!
Concert goers, listen up! The F1 Singapore 2016 Grand Prix is back this September and we’re pretty sure you don’t wanna miss this one. The night race may not interest everyone, but the entertainment highlights are sure bringing in the buzz! The concerts are SO GOOD, it may even be better than the race!
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We all love Pentatonix for many reasons. They’re always so colourful, their voices are colourful, they’re one of the best A Cappella acts. Need we say more?
Date: 17 September, Saturday
Time: Before Qualifying session
Venue: Zone 1, Village Stage
Date: 18 September, Sunday
Time: Before Formula 1 race
Venue: Zone 4 Esplanade Outdoor Theatre
3. Bastille
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Date: 17 September, Saturday
Time: Before Qualifying session
Venue: Zone 4, Padang Stage
4. Queen + Adam Lambert
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Image source: here. You can also grab a few best buddies and go for the ‘Group Buy‘ tickets to save some bucks.
We heard that some of the tickets may be sold out already! If you don’t wanna miss this yearly affair, hurry and get your tickets now! And if you happen to see us camping at Zone 4 during race weekend, come over and say hi! If you’d like a staycation after the concerts, do consider Marina Mandarin’s Trackview Room. You get to witness the race from your hotel room’s balcony!
2016 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix (F1 Singapore 2016)
Date: 16- 18 September 2016
Venue: Marina Bay Street Circuit
Online Ticketing: Tickets
Race Schedule: Click Facebook: F1 Night race
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Owning The Night – Singapore Night Festival 2016 Is EVEN BETTER Than Before!
This year’s iconic Night Fest celebrates the passion of creation with the theme: Inventions and Innovation. Join the revelry as science fiction and fantasy intertwine! Get ready to enjoy unforgettable performances and light art, inspired by the zeal that drove inventors in their quest to discover the new and unconventional. Located once again at the Bras Basah and Bugis precinct, visitors can watch street and classic facades come alive with spectacular light art installations. And, as usual, look forward to engaging activities and roving street performances by Singapore and international artists! Explore the wonders of a young inventor’s lair and watch as performers wearing fishbowls (with live goldfish!) perform. That’s not all! We have also shortlisted several highlights that will definitely enthral and amaze. So, summon up your inner night bug and be prepared to have some fun! Firstly, let local contemporary performance company, CAKE, draw you into a world of adventure and discovery. In “The Mechanical Heart”, spectators will journey together with Professor Chambers and his son Christopher. They will go on a thrilling expedition to find crystal caves. Visitors of all ages will also be fully engaged with this fun experiential extravaganza! They can step into a ‘Time Machine’ and wander through a tunnel of mirrors. You can even meet towering characters, take part in a funky fashion parade and ‘invent’ a mechanical heart at the craft booths! Grab your tickets to this riveting event at SISTIC right now. Location: Cathay Green In this journey, two traveller-gatherers embark on a road to nowhere. With its unique portable stage, the audience, you, can actually WALK ALONGSIDE them as the story unravels! On this stage, the only way to go is forward. We love it, and we bet you will too! Location: Mainground This year’s Night Festival brings together a collage of brilliant night shows! As always, the entire precinct will be transformed into a spectacular visual feast. Watch the stately National Museum of Singapore’s facade light up with Keyframes, or jaunty LED stick-men telling micro-stories about urban life while paying homage to tradition. Immerse yourself in art as the kaleidoscopic projections on Peranakan Museum flit and flutter in response to moving shadows. Most interesting of all is #showerthoughts: a light exhibition that recreates the unexpected inspiration moments we often experience while showering. Do pack a camera, you’re going to want to immortalise this night forever. Location: Along the streets of Bugis/ Bras Basah. Night Fest wouldn’t be complete without the ultimate epicurean experience at the Festival Village! There are 17 booths selling festival favourites. Leave no stomach hollow with food like Bacon bombs with potato and cheese, and churros and creamsicles. Be on the look out for paus stuffed with salted egg yolk and soft-shell crab and duck leg confit burger! Don’t forget to go for the free face painting session with Cosmoprof Academy. Otherwise, browse through handcrafted creations by local artists at the flea. Festival-goers can also groove to live performances. Local and international musicians will be playing and enhancing the whole experience. The HubbaBubbas, Stopgap, and Linying will grace the stage with their stellar voices alongside Australia’s Alice Ivy and more. Location: Singapore Management University Campus Green and University Square It is evident that this event gets progressively better each year. From what we’ve seen so far, the 9th edition promises to be more electrifying than ever before. Grab a bunch of friends this weekend, head down to the Night Fest and own the night! Singapore Night Festival 2016 will take place over two weekends on 19 and 20th August, and 26 and 27 August from 7:30pm-2am around the Bras Basah precinct. More information ULTRA Singapore – Super Sick Lineup & Resistance Stage Artists Announced!
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Inventions and Innovation
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Festival Revelries
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Highlights – House of Curiosities by CAKE Theatrical Productions
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Dates: 19, 20, 26, 27 August / 6pm-8pm, 8:30-10:30pm, 11pm-1am
Adults: $16
Concession/ Students/ Senior Citizens/ NSF: $13
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Dates: 19 and 20 August, 8pm-8:25pm, 9:25-9:50pm, 10:50-11:15pm
Admission is freeLeave the Nightlight On
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Dates: 19-27th August
Admission is freeFestival Village: Eat, Shop, and Chill to Great Vibes
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Dates: 19, 20, 26, 27 August, 6pm-1amOwn the Night
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An Unforgettable 2016 SG Race Experience You’ll Never Forget
My family and I are big car racing fans and we have been faithfully following the night race series in Singapore. Every year, we would crowd around the television at home, our eyes glued to the screen and our hearts racing. We would complain incessantly when the safety car comes around, or cheer in jubilation when our favourite race car driver, Sebastian Vettel, executes another perfect turn.
But this year, our night race experience will be different. We’ll be enjoying the best night race experience ever. Without having to squeeze with the crowd or sweat buckets, we can still witness the action live, in front of our eyes. Talk about having the best of both worlds!
High up on one of the highest floors of the Marina Mandarin Hotel, you’ll have a bird’s eye view of the track. In the comfort of air conditioning, watch the race unveil before your very eyes. From the balcony, you can watch as the cars rev their engines while getting ready. Before you know it, they’ll be off!
And there it will be, the sound that you’ve been anxiously waiting for throughout the night. The sweet rumble and roar of the engines. Louder, deeper, more thunderous and powerful than you’ve ever heard through the TV.
As you wait at the balcony eagerly for the race car drivers, the smell of burnt rubber will grow stronger and increasingly pungent. Watch in awe, jaw dropping, as the signature red and white Ferrari approach the bend. The cars will glint as the harsh and strong light projectors shine on it. Follow and track the cars around the track, and watch as drivers skillfully manoeuvre around the curves.
This is it. This is the night race viewing experience that you’ve been waiting for. It can’t get any better than this. Nothing beats real life, and we’re sure it’ll be an unforgettable night.
The best night race viewing experience you’ll ever get
Want to catch the night race but don’t want to sit in the sweltering heat of the stands or pits? Well, now you can! With Marina Mandarin’s Early Bird Trackview Room Package, you’ll get to watch the race from the comfort of your own hotel room!
Marina Mandarin Deluxe Rooms
Deluxe rooms which include one king or two twin beds, and an attached balcony with the best view of the track, are available at a special price of $600+ per night.
Marina Mandarin Premier Rooms
Premier rooms are also available at $650+ per night. These rooms are located on higher floors, which will guarantee you a better view of the track and the city skyline.
And if that’s not tempting enough, you’ll also enjoy daily buffet breakfasts, free in-room wi-fi and late checkout (subject to availability), when you book either rooms during this promotional early bird period!
Marina Mandarin’s Early Bird Trackview Room Package
The Marina Mandarin’s Early Bird Trackview Room Package is definitely one that’s not to be missed. Hurry, rooms are running out fast! Book now and you’ll soon find yourself standing on the balcony of your very own hotel room, waiting to hear the glorious roar of the cars! Nothing beats real life.
Marina Mandarin Early Bird Package
When: 12 September 2016 – 22 September 2016
Tel: +65 6845 1000
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ULTRA Singapore – Super Sick Lineup & Resistance Stage Artists Announced!
The wait is finally over! With just a month and a half to showtime, ULTRA Singapore has finally revealed the Phase Two artist lineups for its inaugural edition set to take the stage this 10 -11 September!
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For those new to the EDM scene, the ULTRA brand is a series of Electronic Music festivals spanning Europe, South America, Asia, South Africa and Miami. Over the past 18 years since its inception, thousands of the world’s most iconic DJs, producers and live acts have performed their slick beats at the festival over 20 countries.
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Headliners
The first name to join this lineup is UK super group Above & Beyond! Having been around the EDM scene since 1999, the UK super group is sure to deliver an electrifying performance.
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The Early Bird tickets for this event were sold out upon release! To make sure you chope a spot at the festival, you need to move fast to snap up the last remaining Advance Tickets priced at USD$175 (2 day admission).
There’s also the Premium General Admission Tickets (2 day admission), which grants ticket holders access to dedicated express lanes, restrooms and F&B stalls, priced at USD $200.
Once the Advance tickets are sold out, you will have to purchase the regular ticket at USD$190 for General 2-day admission or USD$225 for the Premium General Admission.
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If you’re going in a group, they’re having a super tempting not-to-be-missed Group Package. All you need to do is purchase 5 tickets and get the 6th one for free! What are you waiting for? Get your troops together and score this discount package!
Head to ULTRA Singapore to get your tickets now!
ULTRA SINGAPORE*
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Date: Sep 10 & 11, 2016
Venue: Ultra Park, 1 Bayfront Avenue
Ticket Price: USD$175 (Advance- General Admission), USD$200 (Advance- Premium Admission), USD$190 (Regular -General Admission), USD$225 (Regular -Premium Admission)
Online Ticketing: Ultra Singapore
Website: Ultra Singapore
Headliners:
Above & Beyond, Afrojack Alesso, Axwell^Ingrosso, deadmau5, Kygo, NERO (Live), DJ Snake, ZHU
Support Acts:
Carnage, Far East Movement, Gryffin, Jauz, Marshmello, Nicole Moudaber*, Reboot*, Shaded (Live)*, Technasia*, W&W
*RESISTANCE Artist
Do note that you need to be 18 years of age and older to attend this event
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Food, Flowers & Fun! Don’t Miss Singapore Garden Festival @ Gardens By The Bay!
A much-anticipated international garden and flower event, this year’s Singapore Garden Festival marks 10 years since its start in 2006, and it promises to be bigger than ever!
Whether you are a gardening enthusiast, a fan of past Gardens by the Bay exhibitions, or are simply keen to admire some beautiful landscaping designs, you’ll be delighted by what Gardens by the Bay has in store for you. Apart from the Singapore Garden Festival, you can look forward to nightly concerts and dining deals too!
Singapore Garden Festival (SGF) 2016
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Let’s start with the SGF 2016, which is on from now until 31 July. This year’s edition of the festival features the best of tropical horticulture and floral artistry. Local and internationally-acclaimed designers have taken part to create enchanting masterpieces at Gardens by the Bay. Spanning a 9.7-hectare space, there are interesting highlights for every type of festival goer.
Landscape & Fantasy Gardens
Check out the Landscape & Fantasy Gardens for landscaping inspiration by award-winning designers. Designers include local talents like John Tan and Raymond Toh who clinched the Silver-Gilt award at the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show 2015. There’s also Ann Teo who received the Outstanding Award of Excellence and two Gold Awards at the 2015 Singapore Landscape Architects Award.
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Floral Windows to the World
The exquisite Floral Windows to the World features both international names and budding local amateurs. This is the first year where local participants were identified through a public competition held in April this year. The top three winning displays are featured at the festival alongside international designers. Pay the exhibition a visit and be amazed by our upcoming design talents!
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Celebrations! Floral Table Series
For more floral designs, the Celebrations! Floral Table Series showcases a myriad of delicate flower arrangements that will take your breath away. Plus, you can also learn how to bring such beautiful designs to life at the exhibition!
Celebrations! Floral Table Series
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Orchid Extravaganza
If you’re a fan of our national flower, this is a must-see. At the Orchid Extravaganza, you’ll get to walk through a colourful orchid wonderland, surrounded by countless gorgeous blooms.
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SGF Rocks! Free Nightly Performances
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As the sky turns dark, anticipate the performers that will take to the Meadow Stage and the Alfresco Stage (Free admission!) at the Marketplace.
The night will be livened up by the likes of Gentle Bones, Jack & Rai, Shirlyn & The UneXpected, and many more local musicians! With an extensive lineup, you can expect to hear a range of music genres, from R&B to pop and rock- there’ll definitely be something for everyone.
More information on the lineup here.
Dining Deals
Flowers aside, don’t miss the dining promotions that are running right now at Gardens by the Bay too!
Pollen
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Boasting a lush Mediterranean garden setting, Pollen is located within the Flower Dome, with stunning waterfront views and vegetables coming straight from an in-house garden. Pollen is having an early dinner deal, where you can savour a sunset dinner at S$88++ per person for three courses. Booking and more information 
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Right below the Flower Dome is this seafood restaurant that serves up iconic crowd favourites like the Chili Crab and for an innovative twist on the dish, the ‘Kopi’ Crab. Majestic Bay has a promotion for OCBC credit card holders, where S$88++ spent entitles you to a Signature Baked Rice with Assorted Seafood (U.P. $88) along with your meal. Booking and more information singaporegardenfestival.com, edited by author.)
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[WIN] An Extravagant Dinner Buffet For 2 At The Line, Shangri-La!
This National Day, get ready for a huge treat! The Line (at Shangri-La Hotel), one of Singapore’s best international buffets, is taking Singaporeans on a journey through our unique food culture!
You can expect innovative twists of our local favourite dishes! Exactly what kind of twists? We’re talking about out-of-this-world bizarre creations.
Have you heard of Chendol – but served in bubble form? What about Tau Huey Popcorn, or Oyster Omelette served on an Oyster shell? As weird as these dishes sound, you need not fret!
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We’ve gone ahead to taste and savour these not-to-be-missed unique creations. They’re as good, if not, even better than the originals of our local favourites.
The best part? You can enjoy these local delights alongside the best international selection. That’s right – there’ll be fresh cuts of sashimi, seafood on ice, beef, and not to mention, a wide selection of desserts and pastries, including the best chocolate lava cake (we had 2 servings, guilty as charged).
Without further ado, we’ll quickly take you through a few highlights. There’s just so much good food, that we can only pick and choose the very best. Keep reading, because you will stand a chance to win this dinner buffet for two as well!
Flavours of Singapore at The Line
In celebration of National Day, Shangri-La’s famous buffet dinner at The Line will transform into a traditional food street from the 1960s.
Local Delights
Chef de Cuisine Vincent Wong is a figure you won’t miss at the buffet – passionate, tattooed, and engaging, he stands out among the others. The brains behind the delectable and innovative dishes, he brought us through the story behind each dish he conceptualised.
Chendol Bubbles
Take, for example, the Chendol Bubbles. Deftly and expertly, these bubbles of goodness were scooped into this cup. It looks deceivingly bland, but trust us, this is full of flavour. Its intriguing appearance is due to pockets of Chendol-infused air. There’s red bean mousse, and standard Chendol toppings waiting at the bottom of the cup. This is the epitome of guilt-free dessert – all the flavours you want in a Chendol, but without the guilt.
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Tau Huey Popcorn
If you’re in the mood for another dish that’s out of this world, try the Tau Huey popcorn! You heard us right! Here’s a hint: the futuristic kitchen at The Line uses nitrogen gas. Our local soya bean beverage will be chilled to a point where it solidifies.. and resembles popcorn! Its extremely light and delicate texture will melt in your mouth in mere seconds, only to leave you begging for more.
Keep a lookout on our FB and IG for videos of Chef Vincent preparing and explaining these dishes!
Other Creations
There are more favourite old-time delights that are sure to bring a smile to your face. Think Chicken Rice Maki Rolls (with the best chicken rice chilli), Chilli Crab Brioche, Kaya-flavoured Arabic Bread and Nasi Lemak: canapé style!
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Our local Oyster Omelette takes on an imaginative twist with deep fried egg artistically placed on each fresh and tender oyster. We couldn’t help filling our plates with these mini crowd-pleasers!
A Durian Alfresco Fruit Stall!
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Durian lovers will be ecstatic to note that there will be an alfresco fruit stall full of specially-imported tropical fruits! When we were there, we were treated to D13 and Pheonix durians, all opened fresh in front of you by a charming and jovial Durian Master. So rich, creamy, sweet, and good, we had a few servings each! There may also be other tropical fruits like mangosteen, rambutan, longan, and jackfruit.
All the durians you see in the picture were wiped out at about 9:30PM! Yea, that’s how good it is.
Other Delights
Besides all these, there are stations serving Satay, Laksa, Drunken Prawn, warm food dishes, childhood snacks and drinks, and local pastries and desserts – the coconut durian cake was the best!
International Spread
Marine Harvest Seafood
The Line is well known for one of the largest buffet spreads in Singapore. Its fame stems from its generous selection during the Marine Harvest Seafood nights (Tuesday & Thursday). You name it, they have it! A few types of lobsters, oysters, clams, mussels, shrimps, crab claws, prawns, are served on a cold bed of ice.
The Oysters are also shucked live and fresh in front of you!
Other Stations
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In addition, there is also a Roast Station offering salmon, and different kinds of beef. The Japanese station serves up a wide selection of sashimi; Salmon, Tuna, Yellowtail, Swordfish, Octopus, and more! If you like to have some greens for every meal, you can count on the Salad Bar. Lovers of cheese, we counted at least 5 different types of cheeses to go with biscuits, bread, or ham!
Tip: You can request for salmon belly at the sashimi station.
Unlimited Wines, Beers, Juices, & Drinks
Only on Tuesdays and Thursdays, for Marine Harvest night, enjoy a selection of unlimited sparkling, red and white wines, beers, soft drinks, and juices!
Dessert
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Our best advice? Always save space for dessert. We adore the delicate toffee and nut tartlets, chocolate lava cake with matcha ice cream, and durian coconut cake. There is even a selection of local sweet treats such as kuih and traditional cream cakes for those who want to take a walk down memory lane.
Tip + food hack: Drizzle olive oil, and sea salt (from the salad bar) on their vanilla soft serve for a delightfully sweet treat with a salty crunch. Our initial scepticism about this combination melted away the moment we took a bite.
We Never Wanted To Leave
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The Line undoubtedly remains one of the best buffets to be found on our island. We loved how approachable the chefs were at their stations. They entertained the crowd as they cooked on the spot, engaged and explained the dishes, and served up hot and fresh food along with a joke or two.
If you’d like to enjoy Shangri-La‘s The Flavours of Singapore dinner buffet at The Line, make a reservation here and revel in old-world charm, makan-style! You could also stand a chance to…
Win a dinner buffet for 2 at The Line, Shangri-La!
Simply LIKE and SHARE this post on Facebook, and LIKE Shangri-La’s Facebook to stand a chance to win The Flavours of Singapore dinner buffet* for two! Yes, it is that simple! That’s all you need to do for a chance to feast at The Flavours of Singapore dinner buffet. This giveaway ends 4th August, and the lucky winner will be notified through Facebook.
*Not valid for use on the eve of and on public holidays
The Flavours of Singapore dinner buffet will run from 18 July to 14 August 2016.
Monday, Wednesday, Sunday: $79 per adult, $39 per child
Friday and Saturday: $92 per adult, $46 per child
Tuesday Marine Harvest: $98 per adult, $44 per child
Thursday Marine Harvest: $108 per adult, $44 per child
The Marine Harvest dinner buffet includes an enhanced seafood selection, and a selection of unlimited sparkling, red and white wines, beers, soft drinks, and juices.
Click here to book a table.
All prices exclude 10% service charge and 7% GST.
This was an invited food tasting session. Thoughts and opinions are our own.
This article is brought to you by Discover SG x Shangri-La Hotel
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Also, read [WIN] Tickets To A Romantic Movie With Your Date Under The Stars!
[WIN] Tickets To A Romantic Movie With Your Date Under The Stars!
What’s better than catching an award-winning film at the natural amphitheatre of Fort Canning Park against the backdrop of a gorgeous sunset? Doing all of that whilst tucking into a gourmet picnic basket and sipping away at your favourite wine as the sunset fades to a sky full of stars. How romantic is that?
If you haven’t already heard, Singapore’s premier open-air cinematic event, Films at the Fort, is back! Whether you’re planning a date night or just looking to chill with your khakis, this novel cinematic experience will surely do the trick.
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Films at the Fort – Singapore’s outdoor film festival
Held from 11th – 21st August, the outdoor film festival this year will boast a showing of eleven quality films.
Film programme
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Forrest Gump – Romantic comedy drama
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLvqoHBptjg
“My momma always said, life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get”
Amongst the selection is Forrest Gump, a movie classic probably even the most reluctant cinema patron has heard of. Starring Tom Hanks as the slow-witted Forrest Gump, this feel-good ’90s film shows one man’s epic journey through significant historical events without him actually knowing their significance. Full of funny anecdotes and stories, this film will be sure to warm the cockles of your heart.
Brooklyn – Romantic drama
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15syDwC000k
If you’re into something more recent, we’d recommend the recent award-winning Brooklyn, a film featuring a young Irish immigrant navigating her way through 1950s Brooklyn. Despite falling into a new romance, the Irish maiden gets homesick trying to assimilate into the Brooklyn culture. Watch as she struggles with the decision between the two countries and all that exist within. Do note that this film is NC16.
Fans of The Theory of Everything on the other hand, will appreciate The Man Who Knew Infinity, a story about a self-taught mathematical genius discovered by a Cambridge professor. Other film selections include Amy, The Nice Guys, Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, A Hologram for the King and more.For more details about the film programme at Films at the Fort, click here.
We’re going to go out on a limb and say that this year’s event is going to be pretty kickass!
Gourmet food selection at Films at the Fort
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Food wise, fans of Shakespeare in the Park will find the options familiar. Helmed by the team from If you’re feeling fancy, feel free to indulge in an Antipasti Platter ($24.50) or even a Cheese Platter ($24.50). Pair them with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Noir ($10 per glass/$48 per bottle). Snacks such as Gourmet Popcorn ($5) and non-alcoholic sparkling juices and soda will be available. Of course, you’re welcomed to prepare your own picnic basket but do note that all alcohol must be purchased at the event.
For the full menu, click here.
Get your tickets
A different film will be screened each night of the event. We recommend you get tickets to this sell-out event fast or you know, weep. Hurry before there are no tickets left. Don’t say we didn’t warn you!
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All psyched for Singapore’s only open-air cinematic festival? Here’s your chance to
Win a pair of tickets to Films at the Fort!
There are two pairs of tickets up for grabs!
First pair: Brooklyn
Screening date: Tuesday, 16 August
Second pair: Forrest Gump
Screening date: Saturday, 20 August
All screenings start between 7:30PM and 7:40PM. Gates, bar, and food stalls open at 5:00PM. Arrive early to secure your favourite spot on the grass and watch the sun set with your date!
Here’s how you can win
- LIKE and SHARE this post on Facebook
- COMMENT to tell us which film you’d like to catch, and who you’ll bring with you!
That’s all you need to do to stand a chance to win a pair of tickets to the showing of either Forrest Gump or Brooklyn! It’s that simple. Giveaway will end 3rd August and the two lucky winners will be notified through Facebook.
Already bought tickets? Don’t forget to bring along a nice picnic mat and an umbrella! We’re not going to jinx anything, but we’ll be praying alongside with you for great weather.
This article is brought to you by Discover SG x Films at the Fort
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Films At The Fort presented by Casillero del Diablo is Singapore’s premier open-air cinema event, combining award winning films with gourmet food and wine. Set in the natural amphitheatre of Fort Canning Park from 11th-21st August 2016, this is the perfect place to unwind with friends over a sunset drink before enjoying a quality film under the stars.
(Header image by Films at the Fort)
Also, read [WIN] An Extravagant Dinner Buffet For 2 At The Line, Shangri-La!
What’s In This Year’s NDP Goodie Bag? You’ll Be Surprised!
What’s in my bag? NDP 2016 Goodie Bag version
In this article, we’re bringing you the NDP 2016 Goodie Bag version of ‘What’s in my bag?’! From food to National Day Merchandise, and even to.. a trash bag? We will cover all bases to give you the ultimate breakdown of what’s in your 2016 National Day Goodie Bag!
The bag itself
First, let’s start with the actual bag. It comes in our two national colours, red and white, and is made of a translucent plastic. Together with its unique structured frame, this year’s goodie bag seems like a nod towards the future. Talk about futuristic vibes! Moreover, it can be carried 2 ways: as a bag pack or a shoulder bag. The bag also comes with a rain cover. Perfect for Singapore’s temperamental climate! Impressive!
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NDP merchandise, with a High-Tech twist!
Moving on to the National Day themed items. National flag, Singapore scarf, patriotic tattoos- check! The goodie bag committee has also thoughtfully included a foldable fan just in case you feel warm during the show. Besides the regulars, this year’s merchandise stars the LED wristband everyone’s been talking about!
The LED wristband flickers brightly in a kaleidoscopic array of colours. It is programmed to match the pumping music and movement of the performers due to its wireless connection. As a result, this high-tech twist allows the audience to be involved in the parade on a whole new level. Audiences simply have to wear it!
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This year’s NDP 2016 Goodie Bag features… a Comic Book?
Next, we move on to the printed materials. NDP 2016 Goodie Bag includes the ever-popular discount voucher booklet in addition to the programme booklet. You can stay informed of the parade’s highlights and find the lyrics to this year’s melodious theme song, “Tomorrow’s Here Today”!
Furthermore, there will be a comic book featuring the parade’s hero, Badang. The artful comic illustrates Badang’s journey and the origin of the Singapore Stone. It makes learning about Singapore’s history, fun especially for the little ones. A must-read, we say!
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There’s an… NDP trash bag too??
A trash bag seems like the strangest addition to the NDP 2016 Goodie Bag this year. Correction: an NDP themed trash bag! You can play your part in keeping the indoor stadium clean by putting all trash into this sizeable trash bag.
Also, a packet of tissue and wet wipes are included, so you can clean up any mess. Don’t forget the adorable card holder with its friendly reminder about striving for a sustainable Singapore!
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Makan time!
Finally, let’s have a look at the snacks in the goodie bag! It includes crowd pleasers like double-chocolate Hello Panda, the classic Keng Guan tidbits and Tai Sun peanuts. It won’t be an NDP goodie bag without a bottle of NeWater, just in case you get thirsty. Also, there is a packet of Nin Hom Herbal Candy to soothe tired throats. With these in your goodie bag, no sore throat is going to stop you from bellowing out cheers and songs!
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To end this article, we’d like to wish Singapore an advance Happy 51st Birthday. Majulah Singapura!
Also, read A Peek At NDP 2016 – Fireworks Both Indoors AND Outdoors!
